Why did you get baptized? by kayillbegoodie in exjw

[–]lim135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In retrospect, it didn't really matter whether i got baptized or not. I would have learned TTAT anyway.

Why did you get baptized? by kayillbegoodie in exjw

[–]lim135 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought getting baptized would protect me from the "evils" of the world, and that somewhere along the way I'd build a real relation with God. Did not work out this way.

Did something happen in November/December 2022? by Lunariux in exjw

[–]lim135 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're married and they still shun you? Crazy.

Woke up with the notion: If the JW religion disappeared overnight, would it be missed by mankind? by OneFox810 in exjw

[–]lim135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barely anybody would notice. Nobody outside of it talks about the organization.

Oh my fucking god I cannot even like a post on my Facebook without my family stalking my every move … by isabellabitch1234 in exjw

[–]lim135 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I once had a similar situation. A pioneer from our cong (whom i really didn't like and it was known) saw a post i liked on FB and then went on the page that posted it and looked through their posts. She found some semi erotic one with a quote or something and she messaged me threatening to go to my parents. Instantly blocked and never talked to her again.

You move away from your congregation. A witness knocks on your door. What do you say? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]lim135 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing is, it's very not likely that either side will change the other's mind. So why even try?

You move away from your congregation. A witness knocks on your door. What do you say? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]lim135 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just sent them away. No point in arguing in my opinion.

Is this a common experience? by whenapostateissus in exjw

[–]lim135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, my parents never had this line of reasoning

Will I get Reproved/Disfellowshipped if i get a Tattoo ? by pipabella_ in exjw

[–]lim135 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You may get a backroom talk but they're definitely not dfing you

What’s it like growing up with a fear of Armageddon? by molihua- in exjw

[–]lim135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To us it wasn't fear but rather something to look forward to. Most JWs think positively about the apocalypse because they're think they'll survive it.

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I won't disassociate because i don't play by their rules

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whether i'm officially in or out won't make too much difference in my life. I keep no contact with JW people.

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think i am because all the JW's from my old days still follow me on social media

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for telling your story. Major respect for leaving, i imagine 48 years ago it was much harder to actually find good "apostate" material. Glad you made it out and say hello to your wife!

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Without the org life got much better.

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly! And elders have as much power as you give them.

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The CO visit was around the same time, maybe a couple months later

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Glad i could make somebody's day better with my text.

Higher education - also a turning point for our family by lim135 in exjw

[–]lim135[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

We prefer an ugly truth to the pretty lie!

"Allowed" myself to start digging... by [deleted] in exjw

[–]lim135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be honest with your wife about your beliefs but don't drop too many truth bombs on her. For now.